--- title: "Call Off contracts awarded under ECSC Framework - Lot 10 (December 2025)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Call Off contracts awarded under ECSC Framework - Lot 10 (December 2025) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e442f5f-7f52-441a-97b8-5d7ecabe2c63.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has finalised the award of 25 call-off contracts under the curriculum drafters lot of the ESCS Framework, Lot 10. This process utilised the direct award route, ensuring optimal alignment with required expertise in subject leadership and stakeholder management. The contracts, collectively valued at £400,000, cover the delivery of education and training services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London among others. The tender, now in the complete stage, was operated under "Other - Open Procurement - light touch regime," with a tender period ending on 8th December 2025 and contract execution starting from 10th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The framework will remain operational until 2029, allowing for potential future opportunities. This award provides significant business opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability as stated in the procurement details. Enterprises with a demonstrated ability in curriculum design and educational project management will be well-poised to engage in further opportunities as needs develop over the framework's lifespan. Additionally, the open procurement approach signals a favourable environment for businesses ready to leverage their expertise in educational reform and curriculum development, positioning them for promising growth within the public sector's educational initiatives. ## Notice The Department for Education has awarded 25 call-off contracts to suppliers on the curriculum drafters lot of the ESCS framework via the direct award route. This work was allocated based on the best fit for the requirement, taking into account relevant experience of expertise in subject leadership in school contexts and the ability to manage feedback from a wide range of stakeholders. At present, there is no immediate requirement for additional drafters. However, the Department will consider allocating work to other successful candidates who have been admitted to the framework in the future as need arises. The framework will remain active until 2029, and additional curriculum-related work may be commissioned during this period. Note: The value stated in this notice covers all 25 call-off contracts awarded in December 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open Procurement - light touch regime | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £400,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEE THE ATTACHED LIST OF SUPPLIERS AWARDED CALL OFF CONTRACTS UN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 16:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 - 23 Jan 2026 at 16:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 - 23 Jan 2026 at 16:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 - 18 Dec 2025 at 21:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 - 18 Dec 2025 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48b6dc8-3995-4769-ae01-b18306b909f1 27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e461171-83c5-49fe-a9c8-59ea9c4a60f0 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2a9e77e-60f7-4639-8f03-deb9b8f74ca6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fda864fd-c727-4156-a65b-8c94916f0e05 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73f44085-2ae6-4205-b946-a7114eec401a n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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